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Nature connects us. Stories bring that connection to life.

Rethink Outside helps funders and partners share a more powerful story about how nature and time outside strengthens our communities.

We develop, test, and share narrative frameworks and stories that bring new partners to the table and grow the movement for equitable access to the outdoors.

Narrative in Action

Abolitionist Environmental and Place-Based Education

Researchers Scott and Dani share how all educators — especially classroom teachers — can Rethink Outside in ways that dismantle harmful practices and offer healing and restoration.

Stereotype or Fact? Black People Don’t Camp

For Black people, feeling welcome and safe in the outdoors isn’t a given.

The Right to Eat Brussels Sprouts Early and Often

Learning in the garden in California’s Pajaro Valley informs a national effort to strengthen communities.

Helping More People Benefit from Positive Experiences Outdoors

Inclusive and supportive professionals help increase connections when and where kids and communities need them the most.

Equity in Action

When Natasha Coleman was a freshman in high school, her sister connected her to the Chicago Botanic Garden’s Windy City Harvest Youth Farm program. The experience would change her life.

Thanks to our sponsors for financially supporting Rethink Outside

Rethink Outside photos courtesy of Big City Mountaineers, Children & Nature Network, Education Outside, Life Lab, Lincoln Park Zoo, NatureBridge, National Park Service, National Park Trust, Ocean Discovery Institute, Pie Ranch, Tiny Trees, and YES. Website by Weirdesign.com.